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Austin Oasis in Chicago, IL

Austin Oasis is a nursing home community in Chicago, IL.

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Austin Oasis in Chicago, IL

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901 South Austin Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60644

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 52 reviews
5 stars
33
4 stars
0
3 stars
2
2 stars
0
1 stars
17

Overall Review of Austin Oasis

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining reviews are split between exceptional food and frequent complaints about what’s served.

Several residents and visitors praise the food, including descriptions of exceptional meals and good quality during a stay. Other reviews complain about food being cold or hard, food being half-done or nasty, and even running out. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with the positive food experiences some families reported.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and pests are major issues

Many reviews describe the building as dirty or infested, which is a recurring concern.

A noticeable set of reviews report cleanliness problems, including roaches, mice, bed bugs, and mold, along with bad odors. Others describe stained sheets, old or beat-up furnishings, and missing items related to housekeeping or laundry. A smaller number of reviews say the building was clean and well kept, but the pest-and-odor complaints are consistent enough to stand out.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff support gets praise and blame

Residents and families describe staff either as attentive and caring or as neglectful and dismissive.

Many reviews highlight staff as welcoming, friendly, courteous, and attentive, with particular praise for social service and therapy teams. At the same time, other residents describe staff acting unprofessionally, ignoring concerns, arguing, laughing at patients, or refusing medications. The result is a polarized picture of day-to-day support rather than a single consistent experience.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Facility upkeep and maintenance disappoint

Some residents and visitors report frequent maintenance problems and outdated conditions.

Several reviews point to physical upkeep concerns, including elevators out of order, a broken front door for an extended period, and stinks in parts of the building. Other accounts mention needing renovation, holes in walls, and older furnishings or fixtures that did not seem well maintained. While a few reviews say the facility felt clean and well kept, maintenance complaints appear frequently in negative reviews.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care follow-through is inconsistent

Reviews describe inconsistent care follow-through, including medication and responsiveness concerns.

Some reviews praise therapy and recovery support after hospitalization, saying therapy was excellent and staff were attentive to needs. Others report serious problems, including difficulty getting nurse attention, medications being refused, and broader neglect concerns after discharge. One review also describes setbacks with items like clothes while staying for care, reinforcing that follow-through can vary widely from person to person.

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Features

Housing

  • 216 resident community capacity 216 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago Midway (6 miles away) Chicago Midway (6 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Nearby Metro Stations

  • Metro Station Austin  
  • Metro Station Oak Park  

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (2.3 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.3 miles)
  • Parson's Chicken & Fish (5 miles)
  • The Barrel (5.2 miles)
  • Longman & Eagle (5.4 miles)
  • Big Star (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • MacNeal Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Loyola University Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • Loyola Outpatient Center (3.3 miles)
  • Edward Hines, Jr Veterans Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Building 217, Hines VA Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Loyola Medicine Transport (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA - Kedzie-Homan (3.4 miles)
  • Cta (5.6 miles)
  • Concourse B (5.9 miles)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (5.9 miles)
  • Cta (6 miles)
  • Atlantic Aviation (6.4 miles)
  • CTA - Clinton (6.8 miles)

Parks

  • Douglas Park (3.9 miles)
  • The 606 β€” Western Terminus (4.1 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (4.4 miles)
  • Bloomingdale Trail β€” The 606 (5 miles)
  • Palmer Square Park (5.1 miles)
  • Logan Boulevard (5.2 miles)
  • Unity Playlot Park (5.2 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center: Near West Side (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Webster Place (6.6 miles)

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